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Finding Kathleen: a volunteer’s experience
North East Nature Archive, Sue Vaughan, reflects on her discovery of Kathleen Barrett’s vivid nature journals. Kathleen Barratt was born…
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Gosforth’s Wild Web in 2024
What a year it has been in Gosforth’s Wild Web. As 2025 approaches, take a look back at all you’ve…
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Hidden treasures: Revisiting the Fungi Paintings of Sarah Dickson
Heritage Researcher Mel Tuckett and volunteer Alan Hart introduce one of the artistic highlights of the North East Nature Archive…
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10 Ideas for a Greener Christmas
Christmas is a time for joy, family, and festivities—but it can also have a significant environmental impact. Here are ten ways to celebrate a greener Christmas without sacrificing the festive spirit….
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2024
As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2024 North East Ladybird Spot….
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: A New Generation of Otters
Take a closer look at the common and familiar Grey Squirrel in a new blog by local naturalist and NHSN volunteer, Christopher Wren….
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Nurtured by Nature: Voices from the 1829 Forum
Back in October we were delighted to welcome early career naturalists to explore treasures from the North East Nature Archive. …
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Discover the Joy of Nature Journaling
NHSN’s Student Naturalists, Amelia and Lekshmi, share the calming practice of nature journaling, along with examples from their own journals inspired by their adventures across the North East….
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The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?
Can you help find, survey and record these elusive North East ladybirds? It’s official, you have now shared over 10,000…
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Student Naturalists: Holy Island with David Noble-Rollin
Recently NHSN’s Student Naturalists: Amelia and Lekshmi ventured to Holy Island as part of David Noble-Rollin’s “Birds of the Autumn” education course….